Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 986: Relating to procedures under the public information law, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests.
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- Introduced
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- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 986 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to procedures under the public information law, including expedited responses and charges for bad faith requests. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 10, 2025): Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Delivery of Government Efficiency
- Read first time
- Received from the Senate
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Record vote
- Passed to engrossment as amended
- Record vote
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